Orchids

The Brassia, otherwise known as the Spider Orchid, has green leaves resembling a corn stalk with a stem coming out of the stalks with a yellow spiked flower. The orchid gives off a scent of...

Encyclia is the Latin name for the butterfly orchid. The orchid has an arching yellow flower cluster that extends upward from the four leaves at the bottom of the apex. The flower gives a slight...

The white nun orchid, Phaius tankervilleae var. albus, is a tropical ground-growing orchid with large pleated leaves and showy light green and white flowers that resemble the flaring, white habit...

Orchid plants require high humidity to thrive. This can lead to over watering on the part of the orchid owner, which can contribute to fungus growth, especially in the soil. As a result, fungus...

Orchids are considered one of the most enigmatic plants and can be intimidating to grow at home. Consisting of single blooms on a single stalk, the delicate flower is a sight to behold. Once the...

Believe it or not, the aromatic vanilla bean comes from an orchid as a pod of irregular plant leaves. If you currently have or are considering obtaining a vanilla bean orchid, be sure to follow...

Phragmipidium slipper orchids come in a variety of yellows, oranges and reds, typically having four teardrop-shaped petals and supple stems. "Phrags" are native to South America, growing very...

There are two basic reasons for your citrus wilting: not enough water or too much water. Under watering puts the plant in stress mode, causing leaves to wilt and lose green coloring. Over watering...

Learn how to grow Paphiopedilum indoors so that you have a beautiful flowering orchid all year long. The Paphiopedilum, also known as the Slipper Orchid, grows in the wilds of India, but can be...

Orchids are beautiful, popular tropical plants that come in a wide variety of colors. Air orchids like their roots to hang free in the air, and should be planted in bark that is suspended in a...

Growing orchid plants always seems to be one of those impossible things to do and probably only if you have a greenhouse. However, you will be pleased to find out that orchids are really not all...

Growing orchids has a reputation as being frustrating and challenging, but with great rewards. The reality is that these beautiful flowering plants are often no more difficult to care for than a...

Compared to other types of plants, orchids can be some of the easiest to propagate from a cutting. The important thing is to understand where to cut the orchid, which depends heavily on what type...

Orchids are prized for their exotic waxy blooms. Orchids generally bloom once a year for an extended period and then remain flowerless for the remainder of the year. If your orchid shows healthy...

Many people think apples only grow well in cold, damp climates, but this isn't the case. Many apple varieties actually thrive in warmer and drier climates, like California's. The longer growing...

Washington is the largest apple producer in the United States. With its cold damp climate it is one of the perfect locations to grow many different varieties of apples. With their firm sweet flesh...

Peaches are one of the most popular fruits in the world. There is nothing like fresh peaches in the summer, picked right from your own peach tree. Although they aren't the easiest fruit to grow...

Peaches are very popular all over the world. There is nothing like a sweet fresh peach during the long, summer months. A peach pie can brighten up a cool winter's night. Giving a few peaches to...

Cattleya orchids are among the more common orchids. Although this type of orchid is an air plant, that doesn't mean it lives on air and nothing else. To enjoy the full beauty of a cattleya orchid,...

It seems that Christmas Cactus have a mind of their own when it comes to choosing when to blossom. Even plants that have the same parent may blossom at slightly different times, which may be due...

When buying an orchid, it is easy to look at the top of the pot and assume the quality of the soil is consistent throughout. If you want to ensure that you are purchasing a high quality orchid...

Terrestrial orchids grow in the ground in the garden. They prefer woodland shade, and bloom with delicate flowers. Grow terrestrial orchids in USDA zones 4 to 8.